If you are with someone who overdoses, call 911, then administer Naloxone.
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Signs of an overdose:
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Person is not responsive to voice or pain stimulus.
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Fingertips or lips turn blue or grey.
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Breathing is low, shallow, or has stopped.
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Person is gurgling or making snoring noises
What you can do if you see an opioid overdose:
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Call 911
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If you have Naloxone, give the person Naloxone and perform rescue breathing.
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If no response after 2-3 minutes, give a second dose of Naloxone.
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Do not leave the person alone, help will arrive.
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If the person starts to breathe or becomes more alert, lay the person in the recovery position: Put the person slightly on their left side so that their body is supported by a bent knee with their face turned to the side.
